Khirbet el Urma

The fortification structure includes rectangular towers, massive stone walls, and three large water cisterns positioned at 843 meters above sea level.

The citadel dates back to the Hasmonean-Herodian period and corresponds to the biblical location of Arumah mentioned in the Book of Judges.

Archaeological findings at the site include pottery fragments from multiple periods, indicating continuous settlement patterns from the Middle Bronze Age through Roman times.

The site operates under Palestinian civil administration and joint Israeli-Palestinian security control as designated by the 1995 Oslo Accords.

The water storage system features three substantial cisterns that mirror engineering techniques found in other Hasmonean and Herodian fortifications across the region.

Location: West Bank

Elevation above the sea: 843 m

GPS coordinates: 32.14756,35.32158

Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:35